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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.52, 12,123.41 and 7,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.52, 12,123.41 and 7,137.37 is: 10,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.52 : 12,123.41 = 7,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.52/12,123.41 = 7,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.52x = 12,123.41 × 7,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.52x = 86,529,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,529,262.83/8,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.32

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